NEW PRODUCT! Kinetic Snatch Rope

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You may have heard of the snatch strap, but have you ever heard of the snatch rope? A kinetic snatch rope works on the same principle as the snatch strap, using stored kinetic energy to help recover a stuck vehicle with a sling shot or rubber band motion. Kinetic ropes offer greater elasticity and durability over kinetic straps. This means reduced shock load on your vehicle and a longer product life.

THE KINETIC SNATCH ROPE

Kinetic snatch ropes are much more durable than snatch straps. The kinetic rope has a coated nylon outer double layer which protects the inner elastic nylon core. The loops at either end of the rope are woven back together instead of being stitched, as with kinetic straps. If a strap is to fail, it is usually on the loops, so weaving or splicing the ends strengthens that weak point.

STREEEEETCHY

As mentioned previously, kinetic ropes have more stretch than snatch straps. Our kinetic snatch rope can stretch 30%, compared to a snatch strap's 20%. This results in a greater recovery potential while have reduced shock impact on your vehicle. As with snatch straps, kinetic ropes should be cleaned and dried after use, however kinetic ropes do not need to be spooled back up before being put away, simply toss it back into the carrying bag!

THE SNATCH STRAP

The snatch strap is a great tool in the overlander's bag and is very helpful in vehicle to vehicle recovery. Unlike a static tow strap, kinetic or snatch straps are elastic. Attached to rated recovery points, the recovering vehicle uses a run-up and stretches the strap from slack to elongated. The strap then contracts and uses kinetic energy to yank the stuck vehicle out. 

Made of woven nylon webbing, snatch straps are manufactured in various lengths, widths and breaking strengths. When looking for a snatch strap of your own, rule of thumb is to have the breaking strength be 2-3 times the weight of your vehicle.

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WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Check out this article featuring Ironman 4x4's Adam Craze on the benefits of kinetic ropes!